[Dev] RF Studio

[Ron]

A little (well not really little) project I've been keeping quiet for a while...

I have created a tool that will load DAT files in to a database-like view for modifying, which you can then export back in to the dat files after you make your changes. If you have used Stream editor before this is pretty much the same thing, except with everything hard coded instead of having to load template files.

I already have a full functioning console app that can read and modify all the DAT files, including client EDFs, without making any errors. It runs off of commands like modify [rowid] [column_name] [set new value here]. Cool right? Not really, its been done before (by fish).

I've taken it a step further and have created a fully functioning server->client sync, something that many people have always wanted. As it stands now in my console version, I can type "generate client patch" and it will generate all of the files you need to sync your client with your server based on the modifications in your server DAT files. All you need to do from there is copy and paste the generated files in to your client and you're good to go. No more double edits when making custom modifications (mostly). This all works on 2.2.3.2 but can be adapted to other versions quite easily.

Attached is a prototype of the GUI version of this. All it currently features is a data view for BoxItem.dat. I am working on making the app run more smoothly before I develop it further. I also want feedback from the community before continuing this, as I don't want to waste time on an easy-to-use GUI version of the console app I'm already content with.

Pretty much all I need is for you guys to download it, run it, and see the results. Check the stability and test it with your own custom BoxItem.dat if you have one (2.2.3.2). Leave some feedback on what you think and let me know if I should continue.



And yes, the sever->client sync will be in this.

[MentaL]

[Sloved]

failed to load mscorree.dll -_-

[Ron]

Make sure you have the latest .net framework installed.

[rinaldohehe]

Nice Program..

[Ron]

I have a more realistic view of the program ready now. The majority was setting up the initial structure but now that I have one done I can finish implementing the rest.



The program assumes all the server scripts are located in <exedir>\Script. I will make this configurable in some release version.

Basically I just want to remove the requirement of having to find and load structures, then load the dat files. Simply click on what you want to edit, make your changes, then (in the future) click save and you're good to go.

Thoughts?

Edit-
I'm going to go ahead and wait on some feedback before I continue this. If there is enough demand I'll release this for free, however if no one wants it I'll scrap the project.

Also changed the official name to RF Studio.

[Marnkx]

I have a more realistic view of the program ready now. The majority was setting up the initial structure but now that I have one done I can finish implementing the rest.



The program assumes all the server scripts are located in <exedir>\Script. I will make this configurable in some release version.

Basically I just want to remove the requirement of having to find and load structures, then load the dat files. Simply click on what you want to edit, make your changes, then (in the future) click save and you're good to go.

Thoughts?

Edit-
I'm going to go ahead and wait on some feedback before I continue this. If there is enough demand I'll release this for free, however if no one wants it I'll scrap the project.

Also changed the official name to RF Studio.

It seems nice.

[hendhygnsta]

only prototype download it. I wait full version?

[yukikalel]

This is actually really cool apps Ron... and i like to see the full version of this apps... only problem though... i copied 10 copies of boxitem.dat from different server files i have, maybe it's my computer has the problem but all of them are in korean... damn, i can't even understand korean...

[Magenik]

Nice one mate

[Ron]

This is actually really cool apps Ron... and i like to see the full version of this apps... only problem though... i copied 10 copies of boxitem.dat from different server files i have, maybe it's my computer has the problem but all of them are in korean... damn, i can't even understand korean...

Yeah, don't worry about that. I fucked up on the byte conversion. If you look at the race field its fucked up too when it should just be 1's/0's. Its fixed already in the new development build.

I'll add a couple more DATs to the program then release a preview. It wont have saving built in yet, haven't gotten a chance to work on it as I work my "real" job today. :P

[Ron]

Attached to this post is a sample implementation of how the program is expected to be when completed.

Either copy your Script folder to the same directory as RF Studio.exe or paste RF Studio.exe in to your server's bin folder. Run the program and it'll load the DAT information as you click each file in the list at the left.

Saving is experimental and is currently disabled in this public version. If you are interested in becoming a private tester please send me a PM. A working 2.2.3.2 server is required to be a tester.

.NET Framework 4.0 is required for RF Studio to function.

[zaglumilo]

My Project
Edit the scripts server and client



If you need help in developing writing help)

[lifestream]

dont have any 2232 files so cant test.. anyways, do you have things like search hand filters added for each column?
also ofc u can always clean up the column names like:
icon ID, enabled (rather then exists), Price, kindclt would be item type, fixpart is the equip/use location (like offhand, ele slot, helmet etc) and such.
Are columns movable (drag n drop - like if u want item level and name be next to each other when editing - like structorian has).


AS for future bonus - can try and set up the program in a more user friendly way - include extracted sprites that are displayed if its enabled, common values for known field got better names (like effect code numbers like 6 would say Damage and values instead of 0,1 etc would be converted by program, so the column says lvl 1 % and you can enter 10 -as in 10%).

etc

[17rf]

my studio is writting now, it's finish 80%, have server、database、client、resource's tool, this is server, i want to talk with everyone, because there is many dat Field i don't konw what is it,

[msd18]

great tool ron :) btw unblock me on msn xD

[Ron]

No idea what your msn is.

[Spikey]

Real nice work there Ron I am in the process of moving to 2232 so this is great piece of work.

[likertuban]

so, it's for 2.2.3 right??
ah, too bad, the only server i can running on my laptop is RF giga 4 episode 2,
and no one make tool like this for this server